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Representation of Space in Neo-Noir Films
2013There are many controversies regarding classic film noir, but as far as neo-noirs are concerned, they are even greater. Known to a wider audience as crime thrillers, neo-noirs can be characterized as films with an incredibly flexible style, which push the limits of classic noir and overflow into many other genres.
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Body Heat : Heightened Style in the Neo-Noir
In the early 1980s, the film noir was a dormant genre, superseded by more visceral crime thrillers and action films. Lawrence Kasdan’s decision to make his directorial debut with the erotic neo-noir Body Heat (1981) was a bold one, then, but it became a critical and commercial success.openaire +1 more source
The Theory of Visual Pleasure in Neo-Noir
2014For many years, feminist film theory has been analyzing the stereotypical and passive portrayals of women, as well as their implications on the perception of femininity. Although the modern film noir has challenged the classical conventions by portraying strong and independent women, feminist theorists believe that this innovative approach was still ...
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